Kramer RC-43T: 6-Button Touch-Sensitive KNET Auxiliary Keypad (US)

The RC-43T is a compact, touch-sensitive 6-button auxiliary keypad designed to extend control across your KNET-enabled system. As a remote companion to master keypads like RC-43SL, RC-74DL, or SL-1N, the RC-43T places essential multimedia control in the hands of presenters, instructors, and operators, without requiring them to approach the main control panel. Its responsive, touch-based interface delivers immediate feedback so actions are fast, accurate, and reliable in classrooms, boardrooms, or auditoriums. The RC-43T integrates seamlessly into the Kramer ecosystem, providing a clean, unobtrusive control surface that supports smooth room workflows, whether you’re delivering a lecture, running a corporate presentation, or coordinating a hybrid meeting. With its streamlined profile and intuitive operation, this keypad helps maintain audience focus by keeping control within easy reach of the operator or speaker. By connecting over KNET to a master keypad, the RC-43T enhances accessibility and efficiency, enabling quick source selection, playback control, routing, and more from a remote location while preserving the central management advantages of Kramer’s KNET network.

• Touch-sensitive six-button interface — The RC-43T employs capacitive touch sensing for a modern, reliable user experience. Each tap is detected with immediate feedback, reducing wear and tear associated with mechanical switches while delivering precise control over the most-used multimedia functions. The tactile surface invites confident operation in busy environments, and the responsive design supports quick, distraction-free command input for presenters, teachers, and technicians alike.
• KNET networking for centralized control — This keypad connects to the Kramer KNET network, enabling it to communicate with a master keypad and participate in your room’s centralized control scheme. By leveraging the KNET bus, the RC-43T minimizes wiring clutter and simplifies system integration, allowing remote button presses to trigger the same actions defined by the master device. This ensures consistency across the control ecosystem and reduces the need for duplicate control panels.
• Remote secondary keypad for classrooms, boardrooms, auditoriums — The RC-43T is purpose-built as a remote control interface that sits where it’s most convenient for presenters. In a classroom, it can stay at the instructor’s desk; in a boardroom, it can live at a podium or conference table; in large auditoriums, it can be placed near a technician’s station. The result is faster access to playback, source selection, volume, and routing without stepping away from the speaker’s position, enhancing the overall flow and engagement of the session.
• Compact, unobtrusive design — With a modest footprint and a clean, professional appearance, the RC-43T blends into any environment. Its low-profile form factor minimizes visual distraction while offering durable, press-tolerant touch sensing. The understated design ensures it complements existing control surfaces and lecterns, making it suitable for educational facilities, corporate spaces, and performance venues.
• Easy integration with master keypads — The RC-43T mirrors the actions defined by a connected master keypad (RC-43SL, RC-74DL, or SL-1N), enabling straightforward deployment. The remote keypad inherits the master’s button mappings, so no separate programming is typically required to begin using the RC-43T. This streamlined setup accelerates installation in busy environments and supports rapid scaling of control across larger rooms or campuses.

Technical Details of Kramer 6-button Touch-sensitive KNET Auxiliary Keypad (US)

• Model: RC-43T
• Buttons: 6 touch-sensitive keys
• Interface: KNET network
• Compatible master keypads: RC-43SL, RC-74DL, SL-1N
• Application: Remote secondary keypad for classrooms, boardrooms, and auditoriums

How to install Kramer 6-button Touch-sensitive KNET Auxiliary Keypad (US)

To install the RC-43T, begin by confirming that your master keypad is properly installed, powered, and configured to accept remote keypads within the KNET network. Position the RC-43T in a convenient location for the intended user—on a lectern, side table, or securely mounted on a wall or desk—ensuring there is clear line-of-sight for comfortable operation. Connect the RC-43T to the KNET bus according to Kramer’s installation guidelines, which typically involve linking the keypad to the same KNET segment used by the master keypad so it can relay button presses accurately and with minimal latency. Once connected, power on the system and verify that each of the six touch keys triggers the corresponding action defined by the master keypad. If necessary, adjust the master keypad’s configuration to reflect any required mappings or access permissions for remote control. Finally, test the setup in real-use scenarios, such as starting video playback, selecting a source, adjusting volume, or routing a signal, to confirm reliable, centralized control from the RC-43T. Routine maintenance is straightforward: keep the surface clean, avoid exposure to moisture or harsh chemicals, and periodically review master-device mappings to ensure ongoing compatibility as your classroom or meeting room technology evolves.

Frequently asked questions

• What is the Kramer RC-43T? The RC-43T is a six-button touch-sensitive auxiliary keypad designed to connect to a KNET network and act as a remote control for a Kramer master keypad such as RC-43SL, RC-74DL, or SL-1N.
• How does it connect? It links to the Kramer master keypad over the KNET bus, allowing the remote keypad to send commands defined by the master device and participate in centralized room control.
• How many buttons does it have? It has six touch-sensitive buttons, providing quick access to essential multimedia functions from a remote location.
• Do I need programming to use it? Generally, the RC-43T uses the button actions defined by the connected master keypad; no separate programming is required for standard operation beyond configuring the master device mappings.
• Where is it best used? It is ideal for classrooms, boardrooms, and auditoriums where presenters need fast, convenient, remote control of multimedia content and room routing without approaching the main control panel.